The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Hucknall

As new parents to the nursery, we are very pleased with the level of care given to our children, aged 2 and 3. We feel this is more important than other requirements. Along with this, the girls are very engaging, given in-depth summaries of the day and regularly advise us of things the kids have done during the day. Star of the day with the pre-schoolers is great. The staff give the impression that they enjoy their jobs. This reflects the great care and attention they give our kids.

My little girl has been coming to the Orange Tree for just over 2 years now, the nursery has been beautifully decorated since they moved to new premises last year and it now offers far more in terms of activities and space. They have been extremely accommodating and understanding when it has come to my child's medical needs and my daughter always loves the time she spends there.

I absolutely love Orange Tree Nursery Hucknall, the facilities are great, my son attended 2 nurseries previously and I hated taking him until he came to Orange Tree. I would never take him anywhere else he is due to start school in September, so he will no longer attend but I will certainly be sending my little girl there once my maternity leave finishes. The staff are fantastic, Especially his keyworker, I literally couldn't wish for a better lady to be involved with my child's care!

I am always impressed with the level of detailed knowledge the staff have about my daughter; they are very approachable. The smile on her face as we enter the nursery in the morning is all the confirmation I need!

My daughter has been attending nursery since May 2016 and she absolutely loves it. The facilities available and the care she receives are second to none. My wife and I are so happy we chose to send our daughter here.

Absolutely brilliant nursery the girls are fantastic with the kids. Beautiful looking nursery plenty of outside play area and toys, my daughter loves it, she goes to after school club most days and also in the school holiday she is even excited to go next week for the whole week. The nursery is always clean and today, everyone is very helpful and if I have another baby I would put them in to this nursery without a doubt.

Lovely nursery lots for the kids to do. My son can't wait to get to nursery he's always greeted with a big smile and hello from all the children and the nursery nurses. He comes home with lots of stories of what they've been doing that day. He enjoys it that much I even book him for an extra day when I'm not at work. I've recommended the nursery to lots of people now to. It's always clean and is a nice bright set up.

The building is great and being improved constantly, with lots of fantastic equipment and resources for the children to use. Staff are all really friendly and caring and provide a safe nurturing environment.

Lovely environment and friendly staff meant both our daughters settled quickly and have thoroughly enjoyed their time here. Communication is good and they both seem very happy.
The baby gym is brilliant in poor weather and our youngest loves the big computer screen in pre-school.
Outdoor space is being improved upon all the time and there is lots of space.
Any small issues are dealt with quickly and professionally.

Staff well presented and very friendly. My child loves going to nursery he's always happy and is progressing well. It's very clean and a nice environment to be in. Overall very happy my child attends this nursery.

When my son first started nursery in April 2016 I was apprehensive as I am a full-time mum and& this was the first time he was going to be away from me. However I soon realised he was in good safe hands & if he wasn't with me I feel this was the next best thing. All the staff are friendly helpful & engaging. It's a great environment for my son to develop & he has made many friends.
Upon entering the premises if you meet any member of staff they always greet you and your child each & every time. The outside & inside have all been well thought out & its colourful, engaging & fun.
I was extremely disappointed my son was sick before Christmas & was unable to attend both the nursery & the nativity but I was impressed that they contacted me to say my son had made several Christmas items & cards so I was able to collect them & enjoy them instead of getting them in January.
Definitely glad my son attends the nursery here & already have my second son's name down as I wouldn't want anywhere else

Since the move to the new premises and huge investment, the nursery has gone from strength to strength. My son has come on leaps and bounds in confidence and ability. He has learnt so much - he often tells me things I wouldn't have expected him to know for 3 1/2. The classrooms are busy but look like fun, the toys are in good condition overall and a nice variety. The gym and outside facilities are amazing and the staff are attentive and well mannered, fantastic role models for the children. The variation and portions of the food sometimes seem limited but my son always seems to be happy! You can't put a price on your children being safe and happy but the fees do seem on the steep side - although not compared to like for like competitors.

We currently have two children at The Orange Tree, one 3 years old (has been there for around 1 year) and one 13 months old (has been there for around 6 months). As a parent, I think you will always identify areas that are less than 'perfect' when you entrust what is essentially a large part of bringing up your child to other individuals, but overall we are very happy with the experience we have had. Both children are developing well but most importantly are happy, settled and well adjusted. Staff range from truly exceptional to very good; all work with you and leave you in no doubt that they care for your children as if they are their own. Educational opportunities for both are appropriate and in the case of our 3-year-old, challenging and undoubtedly preparing her for being one of the youngest in her class when she attends school later this year. The nursery is a bright and stimulating environment with a lovely outdoor space that is used as much as possible.

Staff are extremely friendly and personable and make you feel like they genuinely know and understand your child.

The nursery has an excellent vibe and feel, a great combination of learning and play.

The nursery is very clean and the outdoor play areas are excellent.

My daughter loves her nursery, I have been extremely happy with her progress and development. The girls are all fantastic and my daughter really does have a very trusting and positive relationship with all of them. I couldn't have found a better place for my daughter to be, while I'm at work I know I don't have to worry. I trust them totally, we are very grateful for how hard the girls all work and their positive and fun attitude towards work. Thanks.

My little boy has been attending The Orange Tree for (almost) a year. I came to look around The Orange Tree after hearing good things about the low staffing ratios and was instantly impressed with how homely it felt and how friendly the staff are. I bought my child for a taster session the next day and he was so happy. He loves the food, there is an indoor gym so he can burn off energy even when the weather is bad and loves playing outside. He has lots of friends and talks about his nursery nurses so fondly. I've noticed how much time the staff put in with him. He is reading already, can write his name and talks in full sentences and is just gone 3 years old and is always encouraged to be himself. I believe much of how content and confident he is is down to all at The Orange Tree. He will be staying until he starts school at 5 years old. This was his third nursery and by far the best he's been to.

My son has attended The Orange Tree Day Nursery since 2015 and I couldn't be happier with the care he receives. The staff are amazing and the nursery itself is such a clean, safe and nurturing environment. I have recommended the nursery to friends who now also send their children.

My children absolutely love this nursery I started sending my youngest at 6 months, he is always so happy when I take him, the staff are great. My oldest has formed close bonds with the staff/key workers and has made loads of friends, will be very sad when he finally goes to primary school. The new building is very good, one of the best I have seen and the resources for the children are great. The staff they have are very good at helping my children progress. Would highly recommend this nursery.

Absolutely brilliant nursery. We moved to Hucknall last year and was worried about my little boy settling in but the staff here were fantastic. He straight away formed a close bond with select few staff members who encouraged him to play with other children and really come out of his shell. Now he absolutely loves going to nursery every day and has so many friends who he gets excited to see every day. It is such a relief seeing your child run off and wave goodbye to you each morning knowing he is happy and in safe hands.

Such a breath of fresh air compared to other nurseries which my child has been to previously - the environment is so bright, modern and clean. He really has come on leaps and bounds since starting at The Orange Tree and with another child on the way, I feel comfortable knowing both my children will thrive here. Only downside is that it is quite expensive in comparison to other nurseries but I would rather pay a little extra for the standard of care you receive.

Such a wonderful nursery - our child has been coming here since 12 months old and our second child will be coming here later this year. The nursery is light, bright and very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and professional and you feel confident that your child is in safe hands and being looked after to the highest standard. The activities for the children are tailored according to age and are varied each day with lots of creative/messy play with an educational element in a lot of what they do. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Our daughter loves going here each day. There is so much for the children to do and the outside space is brilliant for the kids to play. The staff who look after her are brilliant. We get a daily update on what she has been up to.

Lovely caring staff.
Lots of varied activities available.
Rabbits.
Outdoor play.
Messy play.
Nice selection of meals.
Our daughter has developed a lot since joining in June 2016 and is very happy attending nursery now.

My boys started the nursery in early January and I have been so impressed with the staff and how they both have come on. My eldest loves to sing and hes so good at so many different nursery rhymes his talking and communication have come on too. My youngest has come on so quick too. He is one very soon and is so forward in everything he does they have really bought him on with his eating. I love the milestones and challenges they set for my boys, it shows they actually care about every child there and they no exactly where every single child is with this too. They build such a nice bond between them, its lovely to see someone else care about your kiddies and have a genuine interest in their development and care.

The Orange Tree day nursery is a lovely friendly environment. The staff have a very professional and helpful manner. My daughter really enjoys attending the nursery and has formed close bonds with all staff members.

The staff and manager are all lovely people. I look forward to seeing them almost as much as my daughter. Every morning, one of the first things my daughter asks me is if she can go to nursery. She loves the staff there, and her little friends. They have great activities, such as; baking, painting, messy play, role play, story time, singing and lots of outdoor toys. On top of this she is learning so much: counting, reading letters and her name, as well as manners and social interactions. We will miss this place very much when she goes to school. I can go to work guilt free as she prefers going to nursery than staying at home.

I cannot fault this nursery in any factor at all. My son has been attending for 3 months now and his development and progress is coming on leaps and bounds. He is confident, well mannered and well behaved and I have the staff at the nursery to thank for this. A very well equipped, well managed and well organised nursery with some very professional caring and polite nursery staff.

My son has been at The Orange Tree a couple of years roughly when they took over from the old nursery and the owner and staff have been very supportive. My son is very close to his key worker and likes nursery. He has plenty of friends and the staff are lovely. They do plenty of educational activities with the little ones too.

I had to drop off and pick up my granddaughter for the first time and I had never been to the nursery before so I didn't know what I was going! I was greeted at the door with a happy smiley face who guided me through the morning drill! All the staff were very welcoming and made me feel at ease straight away, when I went back in the evening to collect my granddaughter the staff gave me lots of information about her day and they had even taken the time to make me a card which was truly wonderful!

The Orange Tree is a fantastic nursery and has gone from strength to strength since my daughter started April 14. The staff are excellent with nothing too much trouble and have done wonders bringing our little girl out of her shell and encouraging confidence for her further to develop. She loves it there and cannot praise them enough.